Abbey is the common thread through 16 years of Sugarsnap. Prior to opening the company, she worked in field biology and journalism, but abandoned those to rent a farm in the Intervale and open a take-out prepared foods cafe. She didn't know quite what she was getting into, but she learned, grew and adapted over the years.
She is passionate about sustainable agriculture, community entrepreneurship and business strategy. In her downtime she spends time with her family in Vermont's beautiful outdoors. With over 20 years of cooking experience, Chris brings a well seasoned hand to the role of executive chef.
She is passionate about sustainable agriculture, community entrepreneurship and business strategy. In her downtime she spends time with her family in Vermont's beautiful outdoors. With over 20 years of cooking experience, Chris brings a well seasoned hand to the role of executive chef.
Services
We are caterers. It is the only thing we do, and we aim to be the very best. We are experts at event logistics and planning, cooking and serving food at offsite events, building beautiful stationary food displays, packing and unloading trucks, recommending Vermont beer, and a whole lot more. Every event and client is unique.
We have been catering Vermont weddings for over 17 years and we apply our years of off-premise catering experience, planning expertise and love of Vermont food to every wedding we cater. We partner with you to ask the important questions about the menu and service plan to make your dream vision a reality.
We have been providing farm-to-table catering and custom planning for Vermont businesses for over 17 years. We have learned a lot over those years and we apply the knowledge to every event we cater. We are a professional catering company that knows how to work with businesses.
We understand what is important and can provide top-notch service for your business function-whether it is a meeting for 20 people, a cocktail reception for 200 or an all day conference for 600.A "one-stop-shop" that can help you with food, service, bar, flowers & decor, equipment rental, venue selection, planning and much more.
We understand what is important and can provide top-notch service for your business function-whether it is a meeting for 20 people, a cocktail reception for 200 or an all day conference for 600.A "one-stop-shop" that can help you with food, service, bar, flowers & decor, equipment rental, venue selection, planning and much more.
These events come in so many shapes and sizes as well. Our custom planning will help make sure that the food, bar and service are in keeping with your vision for your event. Here are a couple of our current menus. Please contact us and we can talk you through your event and put together a custom proposal for you.
As caterers, we are ready for this. It has always been our practice to be clean and careful while we cook a lot of delicious food. Now, we are doing what we can to be of service to our community. For 17 years, we've proudly served your weddings, small businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions.
Reviews (22)
Julia Dahlin
Sep 04, 2021
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We were nervous organizing our outdoor campground wedding during COVID (July 17, 2021) but Kristen and Sam heard every concern and thought and helped make our wedding flow. We had a blast and didn’t have to lift a finger—Sam’s day of coordination skills were amazing, and Kristen was super responsive in advance. The staff at the wedding went above and beyond to keep folks comfortable and help with a few other tasks.
The food was completely delicious and Sam baked us some amazing pies for dessert that were a hit.
They were professional, adaptive, great to work with, and in advance really
The food was completely delicious and Sam baked us some amazing pies for dessert that were a hit.
They were professional, adaptive, great to work with, and in advance really
Sheila Irwin Mauck
Jun 12, 2021
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We worked long distance with Abbey at Sugarsnap during the pandemic to plan our daughter's May 2021 wedding reception. She made everything incredibly easy and was available and timely with all of our questions. The menu options were expansive -- enough to meet the needs of all our guests with such variety. It was important to me that we highlight… local ingredients, and that is simply a part of Sugarsnap's mission. Once the event finally arrived, we were anxious to sample the food after having planned for so long! We couldn't have been happier. The food was fresh, prepared and served so
Peter Gaylord
Jun 11, 2021
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We recently used Sugarsnap to cater a luncheon after our father’s burial service. The set up was a simple meal of sandwiches, salads, chips and cookies. It was a simple meal but such a very elegant… presentation. The food was fantastic, and the service was impeccable. It was so nice not have to worry about any set up or clean up and Jen was so attentive to all our guests. We were super impressed and would highly recommend them to anyone for any type of event.
Emily Portune
Dec 05, 2020
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I stumbled upon Sugarsnap on the Front Porch Forum and they are now offering delivered farm to table meals during the pandemic. My gosh, everything is outrageously delicious! I can not say enough good things about their food and I’ve already placed another order. Their menu changes weekly and they also offer some produce, yummy treats, baking supplies and even margarita kits! Please please please give them a try!! Thank you, Sugarsnap!
Dan Barnes
Aug 23, 2020
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Recently we had Abbey and her team cater our very small pandemic wedding and it was incredible. The food was so good, I’m still thinking about it! They also did our cake which was easily the best I’ve ever had, and our bar service. Professional, kind, and would use them again and again for any needs we have! Thank you!
Kelly Kimball
Jun 29, 2020
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Donna Coughlin
May 12, 2020
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Katie Wilhite
Dec 24, 2019
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THE BEST. I recently worked with Kristen Beaver at Sugarsnap and to say the food was amazing is an understatement. First off, Kristen was awesome to work with. She was efficient, friendly, funny and helpful. The food was BEYOND delicious. We had about 72 people in attendance who loved everything. The party was over a week ago and employees keep telling me how much they loved the food! The staff was so kind and friendly. Sugarsnap was a huge factor in the success of our party! I highly recommend Sugarsnap for your next event! We can't wait to work with them again!
Luis
Dec 05, 2019
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Sugarsnap Catering was amazing.
From the communication to the service, everything was excellent.
My wife Kristina and I had our vow renewal in Vermont and Sugarsnap really came through. The food was spectacular and Amy, our head coordinator was great, communicative and so helpful with absolutely everything that we could possible need. It was such a pleasure to meet the team and would definitely use them again.
You cant go wrong when choosing Sugarsnap Catering they will make whatever event you are planning wonderful.
Luis and Kristina
From the communication to the service, everything was excellent.
My wife Kristina and I had our vow renewal in Vermont and Sugarsnap really came through. The food was spectacular and Amy, our head coordinator was great, communicative and so helpful with absolutely everything that we could possible need. It was such a pleasure to meet the team and would definitely use them again.
You cant go wrong when choosing Sugarsnap Catering they will make whatever event you are planning wonderful.
Luis and Kristina
Leslie Ward
Nov 14, 2019
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This is the first time I have ever hired a caterer and the experience was positive plus. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. Working with the Sugarsnap staff to plan the event was amazing. Tessa listened to my suggestions, concerns and menu choices and put together a fantastic menu that met the taste of a very diverse group of 90 plus people. She also asked all the right questions to help clarify many points I had never considered when one is planning to feed 90 people and it is not pot luck!
The event was my daughter's wedding reception, held at our house in the country with minimal
The event was my daughter's wedding reception, held at our house in the country with minimal
Daniel Minot
Aug 19, 2019
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Sugarsnap was an incredible choice for catering and bar for our wedding weekend. We worked specifically with Kristen Beaver who was hands-down the best possible individual we could have ever hoped for to help… coordinate our wedding day. From numerous e-mails and phone calls to accommodating multiple tastings due to my wife’s food allergies, Kristen was the ultimate professional and kept us at ease as we were planning the wedding ourselves from out of state.
Kristen also served as the coordinator and point person for all of our vendors throughout the day and took charge when needed
Kristen also served as the coordinator and point person for all of our vendors throughout the day and took charge when needed
Erin Wildman
Aug 17, 2019
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Sugarsnap was a great fit for our wedding. The food was delicious!!!! They were also very flexible with my indecisiveness and changes to our menu and needs and helped me stay on budget. Responsiveness wasn't always great, but that is because the employee was very busy, but once I got contact info for my actual event coordinator, responsiveness was great. The staff at the wedding was great, attentive and friendly.
Matt Moretti
Sep 16, 2018
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Fantastic wedding caterer. Guests were raving about the BBQ buffet we served at our event on 9/8/18. Kristen was a super helpful and patient coordinator and held our hand through the entire process. The entire staff was friendly. We’re so glad we chose Sugarsnap! Most importantly the food was delicious -- from the passed apps to the dessert cupcakes, these guys are incredible. Book them!
Tom Broido
May 24, 2018
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Lyndsay Sebestyen
May 17, 2018
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Margaret Trolli Perry
Dec 19, 2017
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We used Sugar Snap as our home away from home Thanksgiving dinner caterer during an Airbnb stay in Burlington. Every part of the process was awesome! Building the menu, the drop off and most importantly the food!!! Everything was amazing. Some of the highlights of dinner were the super plump, perfectly cooked shrimp with awesome dipping sauces, the best gluten free stuffing I’ve ever had and juicy turkey roulade. Their customer service is also top notch; Jackson was very responsive and flexible as we built our menu. I would 100% recommend!
Amanda Pouliot
Nov 12, 2017
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We worked with Sugarsnap for our wedding, and could not have been happier! Not only was the food and service excellent, but the expertise their team provided was incredibly helpful. Cynthia did an amazing job during set up and the day of, and was always professional, friendly, and calm. They also did a great job tailoring the menu towards our budget and vision. Thank you, Sugarsnap!
Rebecca S.
Aug 16, 2017
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SugarSnap catered our wedding, a small family gathering at my mom's house, in August 2017. They were incredibly helpful, responsive, and accommodating, and the food was fantastic! The basil lemonade, sandwiches, salads, all delicious. The food arrived exactly when they said it would, hot and ready to eat. I highly recommend them for your catering needs.
Nicole D.
Aug 15, 2017
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Sugarsnap came highly recommended to me. I scheduled an in person appointment after discussing my catering needs via email and when I arrived for the appointment the building was locked and closed. It could have been a miscommunication as the person I thought I was meeting was under the impression it was a phone appointment. Thankfully we had the phone appointment in place of the in person meeting but the estimate was not delivered in the one week time frame promised. In fact, it was not delivered at all. I had to follow up three weeks later.
MacKenzie K.
Jun 28, 2017
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I can't say enough about how amazing SugarSnap is. They catered our May 2017 wedding at the Barn at Smuggs and it was phenomenal! They were a pleasure to work with and their food is so tasty. Not to mention the presentation of the food on the wedding day and professionalism of the staff was superb. A lot of brides say that they never eat at their wedding because they are so busy mingling, but I made a point to enjoy all the food because I knew just how incredible it was going to be. Book SugarSnap! They are the best!
Carey H.
Dec 07, 2014
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I attended a party at Echo Center at which there were stations with charcuterie, cheese, dips, breads, and crackers followed by stations with dumplings, shrimp, flatbreads, sliders and unidentifiable foods.
The first stations were excellent, with outstanding local cheeses and charcuterie. There was a delicious dip with butternut squash.
The main course offerings, however, were barely edible. The garlic shrimp was overly seasoned with cilantro, the dumplings were dry and flavorless The flatbreads were so fragile I could not pick them up with tongs. The sliders had a mealy texture and were not
The first stations were excellent, with outstanding local cheeses and charcuterie. There was a delicious dip with butternut squash.
The main course offerings, however, were barely edible. The garlic shrimp was overly seasoned with cilantro, the dumplings were dry and flavorless The flatbreads were so fragile I could not pick them up with tongs. The sliders had a mealy texture and were not
Emily C.
Sep 18, 2013
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I used Sugarsnap catering for my wedding to take care of both food and bar, and they were absolutely incredible. Everyone I worked with was super-friendly and helpful, and never once complained about my constant inane questions! They provided a tasting session about 6 months before the wedding, to which they allowed me to bring a huge group of family members, including our 1 year old nephew. In choosing the menu they were very understanding in accommodating our wide range of diets, from vegans to pure carnivores. We decided on a menu that had something for everyone, and the food was of course
